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Europol busts major cocaine ring in Spain’s Canary Islands – seizing 4 tons, arresting 50, and exposing cross-border ML schemes in a wake-up call for stronger FC enforcement

by AdrianaAMLP | Jun 6, 2025

The investigation uncovered the use of hidden maritime routes and covert storage hubs to traffic large volumes of cocaine, with criminal proceeds likely funneled through a network of illicit financial channels across multiple EU countries. Europol’s coordination...

US Treasury sanctions 4 Guyanese and 2 Colombians for trafficking tons of cocaine to the US, Europe, and the Caribbean via ships, narco-subs, and aircraft – targeting cartel finances and corruption

by AdrianaAMLP | Jun 5, 2025

The network exploited Guyana’s porous borders, rivers, and corruption at ports and covert airstrips, facilitating large-scale transshipment of cocaine. Recent DEA- and Guyana-led operations intercepted over 2.3 tons on a narco-sub off the coast in March 2024 and...

EUDA’s 2025 Drug Report warns of a fast-shifting drug market, as criminal networks exploit trafficking routes – urging stronger EU coordination and smarter alerts to tackle health and FC threats

by AdrianaAMLP | Jun 5, 2025

The report recommends strengthening EU-wide early warning and alert systems to enhance real-time monitoring and risk assessment of emerging drug threats. It also calls for scaling up prevention, treatment, and harm reduction services while fostering cross-sector...

UNODC’s 2025 report shows synthetic drug trafficking surged in East and Southeast Asia, with meth seizures hitting 236 tons in 2024 – 24% up from 2023 – as Myanmar remains the epicenter

by AdrianaAMLP | May 28, 2025

The report highlights a significant drop in meth prices—as low as $0.60 per tablet in Myanmar—making the drug more accessible than ever. Trafficking routes are diversifying, now including major maritime channels, while ketamine seizures topped 23 tons, underscoring...

EU Drugs Agency summarises key activities in 2024, including release of flagship reports, training of over 1,700 professionals, the expansion of early warning systems, and development of key international partnerships

by AdrianaAMLP | May 27, 2025

The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) was officially established on 2 July 2024, succeeding the EMCDDA, shifting from monitoring to active preparedness on drug-related health, security, and business challenges.

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Europol busts major cocaine ring in Spain’s Canary Islands – seizing 4 tons, arresting 50, and exposing cross-border ML schemes in a wake-up call for stronger FC enforcement

US Treasury sanctions 4 Guyanese and 2 Colombians for trafficking tons of cocaine to the US, Europe, and the Caribbean via ships, narco-subs, and aircraft – targeting cartel finances and corruption

EUDA’s 2025 Drug Report warns of a fast-shifting drug market, as criminal networks exploit trafficking routes – urging stronger EU coordination and smarter alerts to tackle health and FC threats

UNODC’s 2025 report shows synthetic drug trafficking surged in East and Southeast Asia, with meth seizures hitting 236 tons in 2024 – 24% up from 2023 – as Myanmar remains the epicenter

EU Drugs Agency summarises key activities in 2024, including release of flagship reports, training of over 1,700 professionals, the expansion of early warning systems, and development of key international partnerships

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